Slovakia Military Spending
Defense budget and military expenditure data (1993–2026)
Key Facts (2026 estimate)
Military Expenditure
$3.0 billion
Ranked #54 of 148 countries worldwide
Percent of GDP
2.1%
Ranked #69 of 157 countries by % of GDP
Year-over-Year Change
+4.8%
From $2.9B in 2025
Historical Peak Spending
$3.0 billion
Reached in 2026
Slovakia Defense Budget Summary
In 2026, Slovakia is estimated to have spent $3.0 billion on military and defense, representing 2.1% of the country's Gross Domestic Product (GDP). This budget covers the armed forces including army, navy, and air force expenditures. Slovakia is the #54 highest military spender in the world by absolute spending.
Compared to the previous year (2025), defense spending increased by 4.8%, from $2.9 billion to $3.0 billion. This change in the military budget reflects growing defense priorities.
The highest percentage of GDP allocated to defense spending was 3.1% in 1995. The historical average military budget is 1.7% of GDP.
Data source: SIPRI Military Expenditure Database. Values are in constant 2023 US dollars. Data for 2026 is an estimate based on government budget announcements.
Historical Military Spending
Military Spending (% of GDP)
Military Spending (USD Billions, 2023 prices)
Historical Data
| Year | Percent of GDP | USD (millions) |
|---|---|---|
| 2026(estimate) | 2.10% | $3,046M |
| 2025(estimate) | 2.00% | $2,907M |
| 2024 | 2.01% | $2,769M |
| 2023 | 1.84% | $2,442M |
| 2022 | 1.80% | $2,368M |
| 2021 | 1.71% | $2,351M |
| 2020 | 1.90% | $2,495M |
| 2019 | 1.70% | $2,280M |
| 2018 | 1.22% | $1,596M |
| 2017 | 1.10% | $1,393M |
| 2016 | 1.11% | $1,369M |
| 2015 | 1.11% | $1,335M |
| 2014 | 0.98% | $1,126M |
| 2013 | 0.98% | $1,091M |
| 2012 | 1.08% | $1,204M |
| 2011 | 1.07% | $1,204M |
| 2010 | 1.25% | $1,403M |
| 2009 | 1.52% | $1,603M |
| 2008 | 1.46% | $1,677M |
| 2007 | 1.48% | $1,637M |